Club coordinator Honey Webb said they prioritised creating pathways in life for players and their families, building strength in unity and nurturing commitment to family through sport ahead of winning games.

“The strong and developed players have been taught from a young age to look after their teammates so that when they leave for a higher age group their teammates will be okay,” she said.

“That is one of our most valued measures of success, creating true team players.”

However they’ve been extremely successful on court in recent times too, with more than half of their eight junior teams winning grand finals last season.

While the club’s foundations are firmly rooted in local Aboriginal community and culture, its growth over time has brought players and volunteers of all backgrounds who see value in focusing on community building over individual differences.

They’ve also assembled a crack team of leaders to help drive the club forward, with former South Perth Mayor James Best and Dome coffees founder Patria Jafferies among those who have been inspired to lend their professionalism to the operation.